So You Want to be a Writer
Australian Writers' Centre
Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 2min
WRITER 323: Meet Sandie Docker, author of 'The Banksia Bay Beach Shack'.
Meet Sandie Docker, author of 'The Banksia Bay Beach Shack'. Learn how to balance freelance and creative writing. Your Kid's Next Read is hosting a massive book giveaway. Discover tips on where to find ideas when writing for kids. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'The Banksia Bay Beach Shack' to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2020 • 52min
WRITER 322: Meet Susan Francis, author of the memoir 'The Love that Remains'.
Meet Susan Francis, author of the memoir 'The Love that Remains'. Learn how to avoid social media burnout as a writer. Allison shares the cover reveal for her next book. Plus, there are 3 copies of 'Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club' by Julian Leatherdale to win. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 9, 2020 • 1h 12min
WRITER 321: Meet Julian Leatherdale, author of 'Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club'.
Meet Julian Leatherdale, author of 'Death in the Ladies' Goddess Club'. What do you do if you're on an author panel? Should you have a website if you're not published yet? Plus, there are 3 copies of 'The Mothers' by Genevieve Gannon to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 2, 2020 • 1h 5min
WRITER 320: Meet Andrew Stafford, author of 'Something To Believe In'.
Meet Andrew Stafford, author of 'Something To Believe In', a memoir of music, madness and love. What you should NOT expect from an agent. The Children's Book Council of Australia announces Book of the Year Notables 2020. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Cops, Drugs, Lawyer X and Me' by Paul Dale and Vikki Petraitis to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2020 • 49min
WRITER 319: Meet Lian Hearn, multi-million copy bestselling author of the 'Children of the Otori' series.
Meet Lian Hearn, multi-million-copy bestselling author of the 'Children of the Otori' series. Also, check out Berbay Books' callout for chapter books and junior fiction. Discover your chance to meet Allison! Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Mrs Groff's Mischievous Book of Motherhood Management' by Maggie Groff to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 17, 2020 • 1h 7min
WRITER 318: Meet AWC alumna Charlotte Barkla, author of 'All Bodies Are Good Bodies' and 'Edie's Experiments'.
You'll meet Charlotte Barkla, author of 'All Bodies Are Good Bodies' and 'Edie's Experiments'. We share 12 things we've learnt from judging Furious Fiction. You'll learn how to market your book through guest posting. Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Death of a Typographer' by Nick Gadd to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 57min
WRITER 317: Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'.
Meet Kirsten Alexander, author of 'Riptides'. Discover scientifically proven ways to beat writer's block and Allison has an exciting fundraiser announcement (and teaser for her next book). Plus, we have 3 copies of 'Platform Seven' by Louise Doughty to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 29, 2020 • 54min
WRITER 316: Meet Sue McPherson, author of 'Brontide'.
Meet Sue McPherson, author of 'Brontide'. Learn why some people are calling for a boycott of the new 50 pence coin. Discover top ways you can reinvent yourself in 2020. Plus, there are three copies of 'Finding Chika: A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family' by Mitch Albom to win. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
WRITER 315: Meet Pamela Cook, author of 'Cross My Heart'.
Meet Pamela Cook, author of Cross My Heart. Here's your short story plan of action for this year! Discover 20 words to inspire you to write in 2020. Plus, you could win one of 3 copies of Inner Worlds Outer Spaces: Working Lives of Others by Ceridwen Dovey. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 14, 2020 • 45min
WRITER 314: Meet Nick Gadd, author of 'Death of a Typographer'.
Meet Nick Gadd, author of Death of a Typographer. Hear about the demise of the Apostrophe Protection Society and discover what #authorsforfireys is all about. Plus, we have three copies of That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea by Marc Randolph to give away. Read the show notes Connect with Valerie, Allison and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | AllisonTait.com | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
